Cory Bernardi repays more than $40,000 for flying on Gina Rinehart’s plane during SA election campaign
Summary
Cory Bernardi, One Nation’s leader in South Australia, repaid over $40,000 to Gina Rinehart’s company for private flights he took during his recent election campaign. The repayment was made to follow new state laws banning political gifts and donations during elections.Key Facts
- Cory Bernardi used Gina Rinehart’s private plane for flights during the South Australian election campaign.
- The flights cost more than $40,000, which Bernardi has now repaid.
- South Australian law bans political parties and candidates from receiving gifts or donations for state elections from individuals or companies.
- Pauline Hanson, One Nation’s federal leader, also used Rinehart’s plane on some flights during the campaign.
- Hanson has updated her register multiple times to declare travel paid for by Rinehart’s companies, including a private jet trip to Florida.
- The donation ban in South Australia is strict, with penalties up to $50,000 or 10 years in prison.
- Hanson says the party is not financially dependent on Rinehart, but one member confirmed Rinehart was a donor.
- Gina Rinehart’s spokesperson chose not to comment on the issue.
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